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Boca EV Stallion vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerTara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 beats the Boca EV Stallion on the better power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • The Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (NHTSA vPIC–verified); the Boca EV Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Boca EV Stallion vs. Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2

COMPARISON · BOCA-EV-STALLION-VS-TARA-ROADSTER-2-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
Boca EVStallionTara Electric VehiclesRoadster 2+2Winner
MSRP range$8,995 – $9,695
Top speed20 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Battery typelithium4lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah4160 Ah3
System voltage48 V448 V3
Seats6443
Length117.9 in3
Height80 in3
Curb weight1,130 lb4
Motor power5 kW46.3 kW3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc, electromagnetic parking brake3
SuspensionFront double-wishbone independent; rear leaf spring3
Display size10.1 in49 in2
Warranty2 yr1
Battery warranty10 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)No1Yes5
Charge time6 hr44 hr3
Ground clearance7.1 in3
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~61 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

1 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20262 SOURCE: discoverygolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20263 SOURCE: taraelectricvehicles.com · VERIFIED 07/18/20264 SOURCE: pdgpowersports.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/18/2026

◆ The verdict

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2

It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

power6.3 kW vs 5 kW

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Boca EV Stallionbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Boca EV Stallion— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $9,695 by trim$8,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$589.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$9,887

est. $158.49/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

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Frequently asked

Is the Boca EV Stallion or the Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 better?
Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 takes it. It wins on the better power. It's also the only factory-certified LSV of the two — the Stallion is street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Are both the Stallion and the Roadster 2+2 street legal?
The Tara Electric Vehicles Roadster 2+2 is a factory-certified LSV (verified against the NHTSA registry). The Boca EV Stallion is not a factory LSV — it's street-legal only by dealer package or self-attestation, so confirm before you buy.